Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 945 Agrees

The time had come, and several people had gone to class. At home, only Li Manjiang was left. He sat down to light the fire; soon, Mom and Dad would be back too. Snowflakes were already drifting outside, meaning it was going to snow heavily. Fortunately, he didn’t have to run into that.

After tidying up, Xiao Li hurried home, seeing smoke coming out of the chimney and a smile on her face.

She knew her own child; his eyes were open and alert, never needing to be told what to do.

Once inside, mother and son sat by the hearth chatting. "Manjiang, didn’t you say you were bringing your wife home?"

"Mom, it fell through."

"What happened?"

"She found someone more capable than me."

Xiao Li sighed. "Manjiang, this shows you weren’t meant to be together. Don’t take it to heart."

"Mom, I found out only right before returning from my mission, which is why I came back late."

"It’s no big deal, Manjiang. Should we look for someone around here?" Actually, Xiao Li hoped to find someone nearby, but she didn’t want to pressure her son. If he wanted to find someone at home, that would be fine. If not, he could look elsewhere.

"Mom, I don’t have that idea right now."

"Manjiang, that’s not good. Is it because you don’t like local girls, or is there another reason?"

"It’s not that I don’t want to find someone from home; it’s just that I don’t want to find anyone right now."

"But you’re already twenty-two, and Hong Lin, who’s a year younger, is already married with kids."

Li Manjiang looked at his mom, really wanting to say that he had no such idea, but he was afraid his parents would worry about him.

"Manjiang, I’m not forcing you, but could you at least consider meeting some girls? If you like one, you can start something; if not, then forget about it."

Seeing his mom’s eager expression, he nodded in the end. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Manjiang, there’s a particularly nice girl in Han Family Village. She’s seventeen this year, the youngest in her family, and her dad knows your dad quite well. She’s pretty, a junior high graduate, and now works as a temp at the supply and marketing cooperative."

"Alright, I’ll follow your lead, Mom."

"Nonsense, it’s your life together in the end; you have to want it yourself."

"Mom, I don’t want to find a hometown wife because my rank isn’t high enough yet to bring a wife with me in the army. Leaving her at home, I feel embarrassed."

"Manjiang, you’re overthinking this. Others from nearby villages who joined up with you are already married with kids, and their families have elder care, so why not? But if you’re really unwilling, I won’t force you. I want you to marry someone you like. Your uncle divorced, and he hasn’t had a happy life; I don’t want my son to be like that."

"Mom, sure, I’ll listen to you. But isn’t the girl a bit too young?"

"There aren’t any good ones of the right age. I’ve taken a liking to this girl. Before I got your letter, I even thought of asking Chaoyang to write to you about this. When I heard you were seeing someone, I let it go. A while ago, when people from their village came over to eat, I inquired discreetly; she’s not seeing anyone yet, and her family wants to keep her at home for a few more years."

"Then, Mom, you make the arrangements."

Xiao Li nodded with a smile. "I’ll find a matchmaker to inquire shortly."

Li Manjiang thought since he’d promised his mom, he would give it his full cooperation.

"Mom, it’s snowing out; be careful."

"I know what I’m doing." Xiao Li went off excitedly to find a matchmaker. She still felt it was better to find a well-known daughter-in-law.

Li Manjiang returned to his room, lay down, and thought about that woman, biting his teeth in anger. Maybe finding a hometown wife was best, as she wouldn’t be overly scheming and two-faced.

He had been sincere with her, but how could she have done this to him? Perhaps he had already been the butt of jokes without knowing it.

Now, beyond anger, he only felt fortunate that he found out early; otherwise, he would truly have been a fool in others’ eyes.

Li Yungui also returned home, and Li Manjiang sat up.

"You stay lying down; it’s too cold outside. I’ll light the fire."

"Dad, I’ll just bunk with Chaoyang and them. We brothers can spend some time together."

"Alright, then let’s light fires in both rooms. It’ll be warm by the time they get back from school."

Li Manjiang and his dad went to light a fire together.

"Dad, isn’t it too dangerous for Chaoyang to go out tomorrow?" This hand-held tractor, especially on a snowy road, was much more dangerous than a regular four-wheeled truck.

"I don’t know. It’s tough for Wang Shulin. Finally, Xiao Wei arranged for him to pick up his vehicle, but it’s snowing heavily now. With such snow, even trains might not run."

Li Yungui sighed. If Wang Shulin had spoken earlier, the tractor would already be home by now.

"Dad, does Master Wei have such capabilities?"

"Yes, he’s something special. I once thought of sending Chaoyang to be a soldier, but now that he wants to follow Xiao Wei, let’s keep him home."

"What’s Chaoyang’s opinion?"

"I haven’t asked yet. But this opportunity to go to the Capital, Xiao Wei specifically asked Chaoyang, and Chaoyang wishes to stay by Xiao Wei to continue learning. Actually, this is quite good; the village will certainly get better next year. Manjiang, if you could come back, that would be nice too. Give it some thought."

"Dad, I like being a soldier."

"If you like it, continue. Your mom and I will never hold you back."

Li Manjiang felt bittersweet in his heart. At his age, he couldn’t be filial, and worse, still let his parents worry.

Both rooms now had fires going, and the father and son sat on the heated bed, chatting.

"Why isn’t your mom back yet?"

"She went to Auntie Ma’s place."

"Why did she go there?"

"To introduce me to someone; she said someone from Han Family Village."

"Manjiang, you have to understand your mom."

"Dad, I know. If it works out, I’ll get married."

Li Yungui didn’t want to force his son into anything, either. His eldest brother was the best example; out of the four brothers, only the eldest had an unhappy marriage, while the others were harmonious.

"Manjiang, we’re not pressuring you; it has to be your decision. You can just consider our opinions."

At that moment, a voice came from the yard.

"Wang Shulin is here." Li Yungui quickly got down to dress and went out.

In no time, Wang Shulin came in. He had already brushed off the snow in the main room.

"What kind of luck is this? Finally able to pick up my vehicle, and then it snows heavily."

"Actually, the snow came later this year. Without snow, our meat wouldn’t taste as good. Manjiang, greet Uncle Wang." Old Wang was my eldest son, just returned today.

"Uncle Wang, please have a seat on the heated bed. Let me get you some hot water."

"What a fine young man, looks just like your uncle, very gentlemanly."

"Oh, you flatter me. Please come up to the warm kang; it’s too cold out."

"I won’t stay. I’m afraid it’ll snow harder later; it took enough effort to get here already."